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BrakesPart report

1990 Dodge Spirit Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Dodge Spirit, 3% of the 63 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Ignition switch was failing again after being replaced 3-4 years ago. Also, wiring harness was faulty, causing heater and air conditioner motor switch not to operate/ airbag light stayed on continuously on the dashboard/,brake pads fell off the right front wheel without any warning/ gear selector failed, did not show the correct gear, and rearview mirror fell off. Parts for wiring harness purchased at dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #863775, filed 2000-06

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1995513%
199489%
1993810%
1992814%
199155%
199023%
198915%

Other parts of the 1990 Dodge Spirit

Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Dodge Spirit

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology